“The American landscape is dotted with hundreds of thousands of new wells and drilling rigs, as the country scrambles to tap into this century’s gold rush.” (source: New York Times). The article reveals, alarmingly, that EPA and state regulators are NOT doing the job of protecting the water resources that supply the nation’s drinking water. Clearly the pollution issues raised need to be examined before this country ruins its own precious water supply. The pollution problem needs to be solved before any further threat to this essential resource is created.
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EPA delays new pollution rules for waterways
The Environmental Protection Agency decided last week to wait a little longer before deciding whether to set strict new pollution standards for Florida’s waters. Ocala.com
The Dirty Truth Behind The New Natural Gas
Kentucky – Early on a spring morning in the town of Damascus, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the fog on the Delaware River rises to form a mist that hangs above the tree-covered hills on either side. – krwa.org
EPA Approves Water Contaminant Testing Methods
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved 12 new, alternative (and optional) testing methods for use in measuring the levels of contaminants in drinking water and determining compliance with national primary drinking water regulations. – EPonline.com
What is Cryptosporidium? How do you prevent getting cryptosporidiosis?
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite of both medical and veterinary importance. There are two species associated with human infection; Cryptosporidium parvum and C. hominis. Examiner.com
Researchers alarmed at bacteria in Canadian bottled water
Canadian researchers say they’ve discovered some bottled water in Canada contains more bacteria than what comes out of the tap — although they won’t reveal which brands are the culprits. VancouverSun.com
Rulings Restrict Clean Water Act, Foiling E.P.A.
Many of the nation’s largest water polluters are outside the E.P.A.’s reach because of disputes on jurisdiction. – NYTimes.com
America’s Dwindling Water Supply
Americans are the world’s biggest water consumers. By 9 a.m., after showering, using the bathroom, brushing our teeth and having a cup of coffee, each of us typically has used more than 30 gallons of water. – cbsnews.com
New Mexico Dairy Pollution Sparks ‘Manure War’ – NPR
The New Mexico Environment Department reports that two-thirds of the state’s 150 dairies are contaminating groundwater with excess nitrogen from cattle excrement. While no one wants to drive the milk cows out of the state, many want the dairies to clean up their act. – NPR
Millions in U.S. Drink Contaminated Water, Records Show – NYTimes.com
More than 20 percent of water treatment systems have violated key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. – NYTimes.com